Early Years Practitioner

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint a qualified/enthusiastic applicant with a willingness to train, who has a positive attitude and will proactively work towards ongoing improvement in quality practices within their work. The successful applicants will require a robust understanding of the Early Years Curriculum and have experience of working with babies and/or toddlers Additionally, to support in planning and assessment, applicants will need to demonstrate excellent written English. Graduate candidates wishing to develop and move into teaching are encouraged to apply.

What the school offers its staff

We have a diverse team and we continue to actively encourage and recruit candidates from underrepresented groups with protected characteristics and individualised support. As part of the Colville and Marlborough Federation, we offer a supportive environment with an experienced team.

At Marlborough, we value working effectively and positively as a team. The role requires applicants who are able to work collaboratively and develop positive professional relationships with colleagues, parents and children.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.